Almost like a premiership: Bradshaw (LINK)
May 9th 2008 01:34
Brisbane Lions forward Daniel Bradshaw says that playing for Victoria is almost like winning a premmiership.
"This would be right up there and right near the top," Bradshaw said after Victorian training at the MCG yesterday.
"Obviously grand finals with the team are No. 1, but this would be up there with the top, for sure."
Bradshaw won two premierships in 2001 and 2003 with the Lions, but was omitted from their success in 2002.
It is remarkable for Bradshaw to be making these comments, given that the forward missed all of last year with a knee injury. He has already kicked 30 goals this season, and is strong contention for the Coleman Medal at season's end.
"This time last year I was probably laid up on the couch with my knee and this year I didn't expect to be playing well enough to get in the squad for Victoria, so it's been an exciting few weeks and I'm really looking forward to the game on Saturday," Bradshaw said.
"Blokes with knees, they say it takes 18 months to get back to playing where they were before they did their knee, so I'm a little bit surprised about how well I've played.
"I came into the season not expecting too much. I just wanted to get out there and enjoy footy and play again, so kicking the goals has been a bonus, but being in the squad for Victoria has been amazing and a very proud moment."
Victoria plays the Dream Team tomorrow night.
"This would be right up there and right near the top," Bradshaw said after Victorian training at the MCG yesterday.
"Obviously grand finals with the team are No. 1, but this would be up there with the top, for sure."
Bradshaw won two premierships in 2001 and 2003 with the Lions, but was omitted from their success in 2002.
It is remarkable for Bradshaw to be making these comments, given that the forward missed all of last year with a knee injury. He has already kicked 30 goals this season, and is strong contention for the Coleman Medal at season's end.
"This time last year I was probably laid up on the couch with my knee and this year I didn't expect to be playing well enough to get in the squad for Victoria, so it's been an exciting few weeks and I'm really looking forward to the game on Saturday," Bradshaw said.
"Blokes with knees, they say it takes 18 months to get back to playing where they were before they did their knee, so I'm a little bit surprised about how well I've played.
"I came into the season not expecting too much. I just wanted to get out there and enjoy footy and play again, so kicking the goals has been a bonus, but being in the squad for Victoria has been amazing and a very proud moment."
Victoria plays the Dream Team tomorrow night.
| 50 |
| Vote |
Subscribe to this blog
